DAAD Future Ukraine 2026: research grants of €992 to €2,300 a month for Ukrainian master’s students, PhD candidates and researchers for 1–6 months in Germany, apply by 10 December

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is accepting applications under the Future Ukraine: Research Grants programme. This initiative aims to support Ukrainian universities and enable young researchers to contribute directly to the recovery and development of Ukraine and its scientific infrastructure.

Selected grantees receive monthly funding ranging between EUR 992 and EUR 2,300 to undertake research stays at institutions in Germany. Approved visits may last from one to six months and must take place between 1 May 2027 and 31 January 2028.

The call targets Ukrainian students, researchers, and academic staff across various career stages. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 December 2026.

What is funded

The grant funds individual research stays in Germany spanning from one to six months. Research activities must fall strictly within the implementation window from 1 May 2027 to 31 January 2028.

Financial support is provided as a monthly stipend based on the applicant’s academic level. Master’s students receive EUR 992 per month, whereas PhD candidates are granted EUR 1,400 monthly.

Senior academic personnel receive higher rates, including EUR 2,000 per month for postdocs, EUR 2,150 for experienced researchers holding a doctorate and lecturers, and EUR 2,300 for professors. The available data does not specify whether travel allowances or health insurance costs are funded separately.

Who can apply

The call is open to citizens of Ukraine who are currently studying or working at a Ukrainian university or a state-recognised research institution. Eligibility is maintained regardless of where the applicant is currently located.

Applications are accepted from individuals across multiple academic tiers. These include master’s degree students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, lecturers, experienced researchers with a doctorate, and university professors.

Conditions and requirements

The core focus of the funded research must align with the broader goal of strengthening Ukrainian academia and aiding in national reconstruction. All proposed visits must be planned for a period between one and six months in Germany.

The donor does not specify formal requirements regarding working languages, thematic research priorities, or host institution confirmation in this brief summary. Applicants should expect to provide proof of their active status with a Ukrainian institution.

Practical tip. Verify that your formal affiliation with a Ukrainian university or state-recognised research organisation remains active and verifiable throughout the application cycle. Because eligibility depends strictly on institutional status in Ukraine, obtaining up-to-date documentation from your home institution early will avoid eligibility disputes.

How to apply

Applications must be prepared and submitted ahead of the fixed deadline on 10 December 2026. The donor has not specified the submission portal or mandatory application forms in the summary description.

Interested researchers must consult the official DAAD application channels to confirm required documentation, such as research proposals or reference letters. Planning the research timeline to fit the period between May 2027 and January 2028 is necessary before submitting.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: daad-ukraine.org.